WAPUU WEDNESDAY, SPACE EDITION: This week's group celebrates space exploration. Wapuu often provides the soundtrack for great @wordpress.org Events. Which ones are your favorites? Learn more about WordCamp Santa Clarita's Wapuu at bit.ly/wcscvtrekipuu #WCSCV #WordPress

DID YOU KNOW? Three initiatives that focus on empowering the Next Gen of learners with WordPress Campus Connect, Student Clubs, and WordPress Credits. Teaching tech and helping answer your questions is what our local Meetup and WordCamp are all about. wordpress.org/education/ #WordPress #WCSCV

NIGHT ON THE TOWN: From barbecue to craft brews, fine dining to churros or ice cream, live performances, and more, summer on Main Street in Old Town Newhall offers attendees to WordCamp Santa Clarita delectable entertainment options. Tickets: bit.ly/wcscvtixt Speak: bit.ly/wcscvspeak #WordPress

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD (CUP): For the sports fan, Los Angeles is a host city for World Cup matches from June 12 to July 10. With up to two pro teams in baseball, soccer, or basketball, enjoy a wide world of sports while attending WordCamp Santa Clarita. Tixts: bit.ly/wcscvtixt #WordPress #WCSCV

ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE: The Griffith Observatory was a gift to the city of LA, with the belief that astronomy should be available to all, not just scientists. Explore the stars while attending WordCamp Santa Clarita, July 24-25. Tixt: bit.ly/wcscvtixt Speak: lnkd.in/gjZ_YshR #WordPress #WCSCV

CAN YOU WOO, WOO, WOO? If your area of expertise is in building @woocommerce.com solutions in @wordpress.org, we'd love to hear about it. From a beginner's topic through a case study on e-commerce, get your topics in today! Our Call for Speakers is open bit.ly/wcscvspeak (closes Mon, June 14, 12am

WAPUU WEDNESDAY, EMOJI EDITION: WordCamp Santa Clarita's Slack Channel has a secret for all who join during the lead-up and thru July 24-25. All Wapuu created for our local community WordCamp or Meetups are available for messaging within Slack as Emoji. Tixt at bit.ly/wcscvtixt #WCSCV #WordPress

THERE'S STILL TIME: Got an idea you'd like to share with the local and global @wordpress.org Community? Our Call for Speakers is open thru next Monday, so teleport over to bit.ly/wcscvapplyto... and submit your topic! New to WordPress? Here's what we're looking: bit.ly/wcscvspeak #WCSCV #WordPress

SUMMER FUN: Memorial Day kicks off summer, and what better place for thrills & chills than Six Flags Magic Mountain? With about 50 attractions, including Hurricane Harbor water park, family fun awaits while you're in town, celebrating all things @wordpress.org. santaclarita.wordcamp.org/2026/

Interested in speaking, volunteering, or attending? Learn more in the shared post and come join the fun! #WCSCV #WordPress

TWENTY THREE AND ME: With WordPress celebrating twenty-three years today, May 27th, I remember my first experience as if it were yesterday. I inherited a blog and needed to build my first child theme ASAP. Read more and subscribe to the latest event news at bit.ly/wp23birthday #WCSCV #WordPress

DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK: Why have local @wordpress.org Events like WordCamps become scarce here in the States? I had the pleasure of talking with Adam Weeks, host of Open Makers on @openchannelsfm.bsky.social, sharing why we've rebooted WordCamp Santa Clarita. bit.ly/wcscvopenmak... #WCSCV

LEND A HELPING HAND: @wordpress.org Events like WordCamp Santa Clarita wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers. Interested in giving back to your local community? bit.ly/wcscvvolunte... #WCSCV #WordPress

WALK THIS WAY: With over 20 miles of paseos, 40 parks, 100+ miles of trails, and bike paths, Santa Clarita is one of SoCal’s most outdoor-friendly places. We welcome the @wordpress.org community to enjoy them during WordCamp Santa Clarita, July 24-25. Tickets bit.ly/wcscvtixt #WCSCV #WordPress

THE CENTER OF THE UNIV(ERSITY CENTER)VERSE: On Paramount Pictures' Picard, the United Federation of Planets HQ in the year 2385 starred the University Center, home of WordCamp Santa Clarita. Check out our event location at bit.ly/wcscvlocatio... Buy your tickets today at bit.ly/wcscvtixt #WCSCV

PREPARE FOR LANDING: Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) in neighboring La Crescenta helped change us from a nation launching its first satellite to exploring the solar system. We celebrate SoCal’s history in space and all things @wordpress.org at WordCamp Santa Clarita. Tickets: bit.ly/wcscvtixt #WCSCV

TO THE WEST COAST AND BEYOND: Our talented Organizers are hard at work to bring you a program that exposes you to the latest topics from AI to @woocommerce.com and celebrates all things @wordpress.org. Meet the crew inviting you to explore new worlds at bit.ly/wcscvorganiz... #WCSCV #WordPress

The WordCamp Europe 2026 podcast looks at WordPress Credits and Campus Connect, 2 programs that connect students with the open-source project through academic credit and campus events. Mary Hubbard joins to discuss what's working and what still needs fixing. wp.me/pgyJ7n-2B5 #WCEU

CALL FOR SPEAKERS: We've had some incredibly important voices present topics at WordCamp Santa Clarita. Whatcha gonna to speak about? Our Call for Speakers is open now and we'd love to have you share with our WordPress community! bit.ly/wcscvcallfor... #WordPress #WCSCV #CallForSpeakers

HOME GROWN: Like the local WordPress Santa Clarita Community, the Newhall Farmers Market started at the base of Main Street at the Old Town Library. Get there early to enjoy while in town for WordCamp Santa Clarita, July 24-25 at the University Center. bit.ly/wcscv26 #WCSCV #WordPress #Community

FLY BY TO DRIVE BY: I watched the Space Shuttle Endeavor fly piggyback into LA, rolling through neighborhoods on its way to its future home (California Science Center at Expo Park). Celebrate all things @wordpress.org and our theme of space exploration at WordCamp Santa Clarita. #WCSCV #WordPress

WordCamp Europe 2026 includes a dedicated set of SEO sessions covering AI search, generative engine optimization, and the implications of changing search behavior for WordPress sites. The conference runs June 4–6 in Kraków. wp.me/pgyJ7n-2vI #WCEU

Big thanks for being part of our event, Sharp – Bronze Sponsor of WP Accessibility Day 2025. Your focus on clear, readable content supports better accessibility for all users. Find out more about Sharp: sharpwritings.com 💙

Moses Cursor Ssebunya from Uganda received the Automattic Open Horizons Scholarship to co-organize WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai. His HeroPress essay is a direct account of what community access can make possible. heropress.com/?p=8649 #HeroPress

(NO) RUSH HOUR: Check out our list of places to stay while attending WordCamp Santa Clarita (incl. a11y info). With seventeen hotels ten minutes or less from the University Center, you can finish your morning coffee before the day of @wordpress.org begins. You're welcome. bit.ly/wcscvplacest...

DID YOU KNOW? WordPress has been translated into just over 200 languages and locales by the Polyglots Team. Find out more and about how you can help contribute at make.wordpress.org/polyglots/ . Join the local community in celebrating all things WordPress at WordCamp Santa Clarita, July 24-25.

FLY ME (TO THE MOON): Attendees heading to WordCamp Santa Clarita (July 24-25) have two choices for flying into LA. Los Angeles International Airport (41 miles, 66 km) offers more options but Bob Hope Burbank Airport (21 miles, 37 km) is much closer. bit.ly/wcscv26 #WCSCV #WordPress

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: At WordCamp Santa Clarita this year, we celebrate a network of WordPress Meetup events focused on help you with your website projects. Read more about these incredible groups. santaclarita.wordcamp.org/2026/about-o... #WCSCV #Community #WordPress

OOH, BUT THEY'RE SO SPACED OUT: Santa Clarita and the LA area's rich history with space exploration. Introducing Trekipuu, WordCamp Santa Clarita's Wapuu. Inspired by the space suits worn by the crew of Star Trek. Spot them July 24-25 at our WordCamp. bit.ly/wcscvtrekipuu #Wapuu #WordPress #WCSCV

The WordPress Core AI team published a guide for meetup and WordCamp organizers, speakers, and contributors. Including talk ideas, project explanations, demo tips, and session formats to help the community speak confidently about Core AI projects. make.wordpress.org/ai/handboo... #WordPress

SPONSORS MAKE WORDPRESS: @wordpress.org Events like WordCamp Santa Clarita are made possible by the generous support of sponsors. Find out how you can help make our local community event possible. bit.ly/wcscvsponsor... #WCSCV #WordPress #Community

ENGAGE! WordCamp Santa Clarita returns at Warp Speed! Celebrating all things @wordpress.org , we 'Boldly go WordPress' here in SoCal, July 24-25. Sign up to get the latest updates about our event - open calls, accommodations, our location, and fun things to do. santaclarita.wordcamp.org/2026

EXPLORE STRANGE NEW WORLDS: There are 38 parks, 12,000 acres of preserved open space including Castaic Lake, 80 miles or trails, 20 miles of paseos here in Santa Clarita. Gear up for fun! Find our more about our @wordpress.org event, apply to speak, sign up for updates at bit.ly/wcscv26 #wcscv

ENGAGE! WordCamp Santa Clarita returns at Warp Speed! Celebrating all things @wordpress.org , we return to Boldly go WordPress here in SoCal. Sign up to get the latest updates about our event - open calls, accommodations, our location, and fun things to do. santaclarita.wordcamp.org/2026 #WCSCV

SHARING IS CARING: Interested in sharing your passion project with our WordPress Community? From AI to Woo and everything in between, we'd love to see it onstage. Our Call for Speakers in Now Open for WordCamp Santa Clarita. Tips for Speaking bit.ly/wcscvspeak Application bit.ly/wcscvcallfor...

CAN'T SLOW DOWN: Let's do an AMA on WordPress website performance! We’ll take a look at ONIK, a platform that clearly identifies the key issues impacting your site’s speed, reliability, and conversion - with a live demo of its core capabilities and time for your questions. #WordPress #Performance

NIGHT AND DAY: No matter what part of the world, what time of day or night, join us to find out the latest on the release of WordPress 7.0 with @bph.social. This WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup is "Ask Me Anything" so bring your questions! RSVP at bit.ly/wordpressama #WordPress #Gutenberg

ASK ME ANYTHING: With the live release of @wordpress.org version 7.0 at WordCamp Asia we're excited to host an AMA with @bph.social it to learn about the latest on the upcoming release from a key core contributor. Curious? RSVP at bit.ly/wordpressama and bring your questions! #WordPress #Gutenberg

GET HERE IF YOU CAN: Join us for WordPress, Accessibility and the Road to SaaS with Natalie MacLees at the University Center on the campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita (north of LA) on Sat, Jan 31 at 11am. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-a11ysaas #Accessibility #SaaS #WordPress #Community

OH WHAT A NIGHT: Thanks to the incomparable @bethannon.bsky.social CEO of @accessicart.bsky.social for stopping into our WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup to present a topic on European Accessibility Act. Engaging, informative, and thought-provoking. #EAA #Accessibility #WordPress #WordPressSCV

TWO WEEK'S NOTICE: In two weeks, we host the first In-Person WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup event of 2026 with " @wordpress.org , Accessibility and the Road to SaaS with Natalie MacLees", Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM (PT, UTC-8). RSVP today at lnkd.in/gEjb-gtB #Accessibility #SaaS

THIS WEEK IN @wordpress.org: If your Org serves EU customers or wants to stay ahead of where US accessibility law may be headed, join us this Wed, Jan 14, 4pm PT for Beyond Technical Accessibility: EU Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements w/ @bethannon.bsky.social RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-eua11y

ON THE ROAD (AGAIN): We restart last year's Speaker Series with "WordPress, Accessibility and the Road to SaaS with @nataliemac7.bsky.social " at the University Center, College of the Canyons, Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 11am PT. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-a11ysaas. #Accessibility @wordpress.org #WordPressSCV

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW YEAR? If you do business in Europe, learn about the compliance requirements of the EU Accessibility Act w/@bethannon.bsky.social CEO of @accessicart.bsky.social on Wed, Jan 14, 4pm. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-eua11y and start you or your client's business new year off prepared.

WAPUU WEDNESDAY, HE KNOWS IF YOU'VE BEEN BAD OR GOOD: These Wapuus down in Whoville help ring in a New Year of WordPress here in Santa Clarita, California. Join us for our annual @wordpress.org Yuletide Hangout this Saturday, courtesy of our friends at Green Geeks. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscvm-yulet...

Go Metro to unwrap L.A. this holiday season! We’ll be offering free rides on Christmas Eve from 4 a.m. on Dec. 24 through 3 a.m. on Dec. 25. More info here: https://thesource.metro.net/go-metro-to-unwrap-l-a-this-holiday-season/

GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND: Join WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup as we start the new year by welcoming @bethannon.bsky.social in to present, "Beyond Technical Accessibility: EU Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements," Wed, Jan 14 at 4pm PT (UTC -7). RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-eua11y #WordPress

DEAL ME IN: Coming this Wednesday, 11/19 4pm, we’ll have our annual WordPress Affiliate, Black Friday, & Cyber Monday Deals for You or Your Clients. Stop by and share any deals or resources for deals you’re aware of! RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-blackf... @wordpress.org #WordPress #WordPressSCV

DEAL ME IN: Coming this Wednesday, 11/19 4pm, we’ll have our annual WordPress Affiliate, Black Friday, & Cyber Monday Deals for You or Your Clients. Stop by and share any deals or resources for deals you’re aware of! RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-blackf... @wordpress.org #WordPress #WordPressSCV

SHOW ME STATES: Haven't looked at staging tool changes lately? We'll revisit it at tomorrow's WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup, "Site Studio and the Basics of WordPress Local/Testing Tools" reviewing Playground, Local + Site Studio. RSVP today at bit.ly/stagingwordc... #WordPress #Staging